NRA-PVF Endorses Lindsey Graham for U.S. Senate

Thursday, April 17, 2008

FAIRFAX, VA-The National Rifle Association Political Victory
Fund (NRA-PVF) is endorsing Lindsey Graham for re-election to the
U.S. Senate in South Carolina.

"Lindsey Graham, an NRA-PVF 'A' rated candidate, is a friend of
freedom. He believes that the Constitution protects law-abiding
citizens' fundamental right to keep and bear arms, and he has a
stellar voting record to prove it," said Chris W. Cox. "He is also
a friend of law enforcement and knows that the key to reducing
crime is to enforce existing laws and ensure that the full burden
of our laws fall on the criminal."

"I'm honored to have the endorsement of the National Rifle
Association," said Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC). "I have been an
avid hunter all of my life, and like an overwhelming majority of
South Carolinians, I strongly support the right to keep and bear
arms. I will continue to defend the Second Amendment from those in
Congress who wish to infringe upon our rights. Elections matter,
and this year's election offers all Americans another opportunity
to reaffirm our strong support for the Second Amendment."

Sen. Graham has demonstrated his unwavering support of pro-gun
legislation during his tenure in both the House and the Senate. In
his current term in the Senate, Lindsey Graham was instrumental in
the passage of legislation to curb frivolous lawsuits against gun
manufacturers for gun-related harm caused by criminals. He also
signed on to the Congressional amicus brief to the Supreme Court in
the case of Heller v. District of Columbia, holding that
the Second Amendment protects an individual right to keep and bear
arms.

Cox continued, "Lindsey Graham believes in South Carolina
values, and will continue to be a true and consistent friend in the
U.S. Senate. To successfully preserve these positive movements,
gun-owners and NRA members must continue to vote for candidates who
support our Second Amendment at all levels of local, state and
federal government."

Chris W. Cox serves as Executive Director and Chairman of
NRA-PVF. The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund is
responsible for political candidate rankings. These are based on
candidate voting records, public statements and responses to
NRA-PVF questionnaires.

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Established in 1871, the
National Rifle Association is America's oldest civil rights and
sportsmen's group. Four million members strong, NRA continues to
uphold the Second Amendment and advocates enforcement of existing
laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association
remains the nation's leader in firearm education and training for
law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the armed
services.

The NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is NRA's political action committee. The NRA-PVF ranks political candidates — irrespective of party affiliation — based on voting records, public statements and their responses to an NRA-PVF questionnaire.

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The NRA-PVF is non-partisan in issuing its candidate grades and endorsements. Our decisions are not based on a candidate's party affiliation, but rather on his or her record on Second Amendment issues. The NRA is a single issue organization. The only issues on which we evaluate candidates seeking elected office are gun-related issues.

Indicates an NRA Endorsed Candidate.

A+

A legislator with not only an excellent voting record on all critical NRA issues, but who has also made a vigorous effort to promote and defend the Second Amendment.

A

Solidly pro-gun candidate. A candidate who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues.

AQ

A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.

B

A generally pro-gun candidate. However, a "B" candidate may have opposed some pro-gun reform or supported some restrictive legislation in the past.

C

Not necessarily a passing grade. A candidate with a mixed record or positions on gun related issues, who may oppose some pro-gun positions or support some restrictive legislation.

D

An anti-gun candidate who usually supports restrictive gun control legislation and opposes pro-gun reforms. Regardless of public statements, can usually be counted on to vote wrong on key issues.